Episode 2 of Toledo Works
Stephen Zenner leads the conversation about women’s reproductive healthcare in Toledo by speaking to Shelly Varelli, certified midwife and advocate for women who want an autonomous birth experience. He then speaks with Amelia Stower, who still works for the Toledo Women’s Center despite the stress of running Toledo’s lone abortion clinic in years past.
Everywhere in Toledo, you’ll find people who play a role in making our city tick – from hospitals and factories to restaurants and art galleries – and behind every person is a story. Our program, Toledo Works, highlights those stories from workers’ firsthand accounts. Each week, Toledo Free Press hosts Jaden Jefferson and Stephen Zenner focus on a different topic within the Toledo workforce, exploring their day-to-day challenges and triumphs.








